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Source: ABS Partners

UAE Commercial Companies Law Enables Internal Corporate Re-Domiciliation

ABS Partners analyzed Article 15 bis of the UAE Commercial Companies Law, amended under Federal Decree Law No. 20 of 2025, which establishes a framework for internal corporate re-domiciliation. Companies can transfer between Emirates, Free Zones, and Mainland jurisdictions without losing their legal identity. The statutory procedure prevents the need for company liquidation and maintains existing contracts and banking continuity.

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Source: Gulf Daily News

China-Abu Dhabi JV Secures $2.7 Billion Al Maktoum Airport Terminal Contract

Dubai Aviation Engineering Projects has awarded a AED 10 billion ($2.7 billion) contract for the West Terminal substructure at Al Maktoum International Airport to a joint venture of China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation and Abu Dhabi-based Tristar Engineering & Construction. The 800,000-square-metre facility will span seven levels and accommodate 45 million passengers annually once complete. The project transitions the airport's $35 billion initial expansion phase into its core construction stage.

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Source: SaudiGulf Projects

POWERCHINA, Elsewedy Electric and Sinohydro Sign EPC Deal for Saudi Rabigh 2 Project

A consortium comprising POWERCHINA, Elsewedy Electric, and Sinohydro has signed an EPC contract for Saudi Arabia's Rabigh 2 CCGT expansion project. The project will add approximately 2,400 MW of power generation capacity on Saudi Arabia's western coast. The milestone follows the recent financial close achieved by project developer ACWA Power.

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Source: UAE-China Chamber of Commerce (UECN)

Chinese Company Registrations in Dubai Surpass 6,400 by Mid-2026

Commercial registry figures published on 12 October 2026 show that more than 6,400 Chinese firms were registered with the Dubai Chamber of Commerce by mid-2026. Bilateral non-oil trade reached approximately $99 billion over the same period, with commercial ties increasingly focusing on technology sectors. Dubai Chambers reported that Chinese firms are using Dubai as a hub to expand into the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.

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Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM)

UAE Updates Golden Visa Criteria and Hosts SuperReturn Middle East Summit

An updated advisory outlines that UAE 10-year Golden Visa eligibility requires a minimum Dh2 million investment, excluding standalone cryptocurrency holdings. Simultaneously, Dubai is hosting over 500 global investment leaders at the SuperReturn Middle East conference to discuss cross-border capital reallocation and Asian corridors. Additional recent federal measures include a Dh292.5 billion three-year budget and industrial property fee exemptions.

  • UAE Cabinet / Ministry of Economy and Tourism
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Final rule
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Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM)

UAE Reviews Fee Exemptions for Industrial Property Services Under Cabinet Resolution

The UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism reviewed Cabinet Resolution No. 136 of 2026 granting industrial property fee exemptions. Implemented on 14 September 2026, the resolution provides full fee waivers for 29 specific industrial property services. Additional exemptions apply to student inventors and People of Determination across select patent and design procedures.

  • UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Effective September 14, 2026
  • Final rule

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Source: Sharjah24

UAE Delegation Explores Manufacturing Partnerships at China International Industry Fair

A UAE delegation led by the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology visited the China International Industry Fair 2026 in Shanghai. The delegation held talks with Chinese robotics and automation firms to advance technology transfer and attract industrial investment. Participants included major UAE entities such as Emirates Development Bank, EDGE Group, and Emirates Global Aluminium.

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Source: Simply Abu Dhabi

Sharjah and China Discuss Expanding Tech, Healthcare, and Automotive Cooperation

Sharjah leadership met with China's Consul General in Dubai to discuss commercial partnerships across artificial intelligence, regional data centers, healthcare, and automotive manufacturing. Bilateral trade between the emirate and China reached roughly AED 6.3 billion in 2025, with 851 Chinese enterprises operating in Sharjah as of June 2026. The meeting also addressed plans to establish a dedicated Chinese cultural and language institute.

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Source: EnergyNow.com

Gulf Conflict Strains Petrodollar Foundations as Trade Ties Tilt Toward Asia

A commentary by Reuters columnist Mike Dolan examines how regional conflict and shifting trade patterns are testing the traditional petrodollar system. According to U.S. Treasury data cited in the analysis, Saudi Arabia and the UAE hold nearly $250 billion in U.S. Treasuries, while Deutsche Bank notes Saudi oil exports to China are now four times larger than those to the United States. The piece highlights growing scrutiny over non-dollar settlements, including the petroyuan, and the evolving economic alignment between Gulf producers and Asian markets.

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Source: Baird Maritime

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US-China crude tanker shipping rates ease after reaching record highs

The benchmark TD22 supertanker freight rate for shipping crude oil from the US to China slipped to $634,974 per day after hitting an all-time peak of $637,675 on October 8. Elevated chartering costs have prompted Chinese refiners to turn to Middle Eastern and Latin American suppliers for crude supplies.

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Source: 36 Kr

Finance & Investment

Mubadala Prioritises Asia and China Expansion Alongside UAE Tech and Logistics Projects

Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala plans to maintain an annual investment scale of 39 billion US dollars, targeting expanded asset allocation in China, South Korea, India, and Japan. Simultaneously, the UAE and Qatar have launched major commercial and technology initiatives, including a 1.8 billion AED expansion at Dubai CommerCity and preparations for Doha to host the World Investment Forum.

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Source: CEOWORLD magazine

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Global Wealth Mobility Shifts Toward Diversification as UAE Inquiries Rise

High-net-worth individuals are increasingly establishing cross-border residence portfolios rather than fully relocating their primary homes, according to an analysis in CEOWORLD magazine. Data from Henley & Partners recorded a 41% rise in inquiries from UAE-based clients between late 2025 and early 2026 as residents seek multi-jurisdiction optionality. The investment migration firm has also moved away from headline millionaire migration forecasts to focus on sovereign residency diversification.

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